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I just wanted to say Hi We're getting 2 pigs to fatten up in March ready for slaughter later in the year. This is our first year doing this. We run a smallholding which we bought last year, so all very new to us.I'm looking forward to getting them and giving them good lives.I'll report back when we have them

Sounds brilliant and very exciting! What breed are you getting? All the best with them and do let us have some lovely piccies when you get them?

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I am researching things daily - I love it! They are saddle back crosses I am told but we're going to visit soon as they will be weaned 1st March. This year we're buying 2 and slaughtering 2, just to get used to having them around and seeing how it goes then next year we would like to buy 3, 1 to slaughter and 1 for breeding from and 1 to be companion. Of course the research may change this method if it isn't suitable.Thank you for your kind comments - it's so exciting

I am researching things daily - I love it! They are saddle back crosses I am told but we're going to visit soon as they will be weaned 1st March. This year we're buying 2 and slaughtering 2, just to get used to having them around and seeing how it goes then next year we would like to buy 3, 1 to slaughter and 1 for breeding from and 1 to be companion. Of course the research may change this method if it isn't suitable.Thank you for your kind comments - it's so exciting

Pigs are addictive and having two for the freezer is the way to start. As Marches Farmer has said lots of stuff to do and get right. It is a big step between fattening and breeding. Lots of support on here.

Quote from: DartmoorLiz link=topic=81845.msg63075 :sunshine:, just to bring up and freeze later. Its so exciting :excited:[/quote

Ouch freeze later?!

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I'm another one in this boat - it doesnt look likely that we'll have bought a small holding by that point (looking etc) but i'm working on renting a bit of land (possibly from my land lord as i live on a dairy farm) so i could raise a few pigs. I'm thinking OSB though i'm not entirely decided between them and Berkshire

Do you find there are a lot of breeds local to you? Our neighbour has a pig farm and we're being sensible and getting them from him this year. His are mass produced of course but it would be silly not to get them from him to then be able to call on his experience if needed.We're planning on keeping them in the barn for a week or 2 when they arrive and move them outside when the weather allows, depending on what March brings weather wise. It'll be great to follow everyone's journey.